Serco in Defence

Military operations run around the clock, and so does the support that keeps them moving. On a base, that means keeping everything ready at any hour, so forces can train, deploy and operate with confidence. That's the work our teams do across more than 45 military sites in the UK, from marshalling aircraft to running operations centres and keeping bases safe, compliant and ready. At RAF Brize Norton, we've been doing it for over 25 years. Underpinning all of it is our PROTECT framework - People, Resilience, Operational Readiness, Transition, Expertise, Collaboration and Transformation - delivered by people who know what it takes to stay mission-ready. Read more about how we enable complex military base operations 👇 https://ow.ly/pG6b50ZynR7 #MilitaryOperations | #MissionReady | Serco

✈️ A busy few days at the recent Farnborough International Airshow for the Serco team! ✈️ One theme dominated the valuable conversations we had at the Airshow: in today’s world, the need to move quickly to bolster national resilience and readiness has never been greater. We need a step change in the way defence procurement works, a new model for government and industry to partner more closely, earlier on, to shape shared goals, design processes accordingly, and deliver the outcomes we need. Some highlights: 1️⃣ Our global Chief Executive Anthony Kirby met partners and customers from around the world to discuss how Serco’s capabilities can build resilience and readiness. 2️⃣ Our UK & Europe Chief Executive Fiona Walters spoke at the Aerospace Global Forum Finance Summit, joining a panel of industry peers to discuss the future of defence investment across procurement, funding, and partnering. 3️⃣ Members of our defence team participated in conversations and discussions with industry peers on matters including the need for government and industry, and allies, to work closely together to bolster military readiness. Serco enables our Armed Forces to be mission ready, providing essential capabilities as Britain enhances its preparedness. We will continue the conversation, engaging with government and working with the wider defence enterprise to support resilience and readiness across society. #FarnboroughAirshow #Defence #MissionReadiness | Serco

Transformation doesn't always start with a major programme. Sometimes it starts with a small improvement that solves a real operational challenge. In the latest article in our enabling complex base operations series, Matthew Wakefield explores how a culture of continual improvement can deliver meaningful change across complex military environments. From streamlining processes and improving resource utilisation to empowering frontline teams to drive innovation, the article examines how marginal gains can compound into significant operational benefits. Matt highlights how improvements driven by operational feedback, collaboration and data can enhance efficiency, resilience and service delivery - without waiting for a formal transformation programme to arrive. Because in mission-critical environments, transformation isn't something that sits above delivery. It happens through delivery. 🔗 Read the full article 👇 #Transformation #ContinuousImprovement | Serco

For over 17 years, Serco has provided painting and graphics services to the RAF, helping to ensure critical aircraft remain airworthy, compliant and ready for operations. Supporting 14 sites from RAF Lossiemouth to the Falkland Islands, our surface finish teams bring specialist expertise, innovation and technical excellence to extend asset life, reduce corrosion and maintain fleet availability. Read our latest case study to learn more about the people helping to maintain and protect some of the UK's most important military assets. 🔗 https://ow.ly/c6FA50Zs0fs #RAFSupport #RoyalNavy | Serco

The race for the Navy of the future is already underway and the technology exists today. What matters now is how fast navies can integrate it. Our teams at Serco have been leading the way on maritime autonomy, including the design, development, build and deployment of the USX-1 Defiant, delivered in partnership with the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). Anthony Kirby, our Group Chief Executive, shared his thinking on where maritime autonomy is heading with UK Defence Journal. Working with naval experts across the globe, our team has identified five key challenges that governments, militaries, industry and academia must solve together to turn today's autonomous capability into tomorrow's fleet-wide advantage, as threats grow and defence becomes ever more complex. Read Anthony's article on the Navy of the future, below 👇 #Defence #MaritimeAutonomy #SercoinDefence

Military readiness depends on more than operational capability. It depends on the strength of the whole force behind it. As the RAF continues to prepare for evolving operational demands, industry partners have an increasingly important role to play in helping maintain readiness, resilience and service continuity. In the latest article in our enabling complex base operations series, Matthew Wakefield explores how a Whole Force approach - built on collaboration between military personnel and industry partners - can help defence organisations adapt to changing requirements while maintaining operational output. Drawing on more than 25 years of experience supporting RAF Brize Norton, the article examines how Serco's PROTECT framework brings together operational expertise, workforce agility and resilience to support mission readiness under pressure. Because future readiness won't depend on the performance of individual organisations alone, but on how effectively the wider defence ecosystem works together. Read the full article 👇 #RAF #WholeForce  | Serco

The satellites may be in orbit, but maintaining the capability behind them starts on the ground. For more than four decades, Serco has run operations at TCS Oakhanger, a key ground station within the US Space Force's global Satellite Control Network. Handling over 30,000 satellite contacts annually, the site plays a vital role in the monitoring, tracking and control of satellites that support military and government operations worldwide Our latest case study explores the expertise, operational discipline and long-term partnership that keep this critical capability running 24/7 👇 https://ow.ly/S1GR50Zm5iP #UKDefence #SpaceOperations #SatelliteControl

In defence, operational readiness doesn't depend on technology alone. It relies on the people with the skills, knowledge and experience to deliver when it matters most. In the first article of our enabling complex base operations series, Matthew Wakefield explores why workforce capability, skills development and operational experience are critical to maintaining readiness. From investing in veterans and developing multi-skilled teams, to building the future workforce through recruitment and early careers programmes, the article examines the people-powered foundations of defence capability. Read the full article to discover why, when operational demands increase, experienced people remain one of defence's most valuable assets. 👇 #Veterans #RAF | Serco

In an increasingly contested world, national security is under pressure. Keeping our armed forces mission ready has never mattered more. Our new Defence brand film showcases our role - aligning people, partners and technology into one system to deliver critical services at scale: ▪️ Transforming recruiting, onboarding and multi-site training ▪️ Keeping hundreds of military bases worldwide safe, compliant and ready for action ▪️ Sustaining critical platforms and equipment in the world's most demanding environments ▪️ Supporting the lived experience of service members and their families One model. End-to-end accountability. Proven at scale, across air, land, sea and space. 🎬 Watch the film below. #Defence #MissionReadiness #ArmedForces #DefenceSupport | Serco

Behind every successful training programme is a dedicated team working behind the scenes to make it happen. For over 20 years, Serco has operated the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom, providing the infrastructure, technology and services that help keep one of the UK's most important defence education establishments running every day. Read our latest case study to discover how this long-standing partnership supports the development of the next generation of military and civilian defence leaders👇 https://ow.ly/NcWL50Zm4Rc #UKDefence #MilitaryEducation #DefenceTraining